Tag: 1959

One of the most successful and best known cameras produced by Olympus, the original Pen was a half-frame camera launched in 1959. It was succeeded by other models and progressed into the Pen Series. Find out more about the camera that popularized the 35mm half-frame format in this installment of Lomopedia.

While not common subjects, gangsters and mobsters occasionally find themselves facing the cameras of daring photographers, artists, and even filmmakers. Bruce Davidson, who became fascinated with the lives of New York City's teenage gangs in 1959, was one such photographer. Take a look at some of his interesting photos after the jump!

Ask a little girl about her fashion idols and she's sure to blurt out a familiar name: Barbie. Yes, you read that right! A doll memorable to every little girl has been a legendary style icon for many decades! Not convinced? Here are some vintage commercials of Barbie showing off her fabulous outfits!